Providence Petrel vs Antarctic Petrel
Pterodroma solandri compared with Thalassoica antarctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Providence Petrel | Antarctic Petrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterodroma solandri | Thalassoica antarctica |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Procellariidae | Procellariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 59.8 cm (23.5 in) | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 480.3333333333333 g (16.94 oz) | 658.3333333333334 g (23.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Providence Petrel
Least Concern
Antarctic Petrel
About These Birds
Providence Petrel
40 cm, wingspan 96–100 cm. Dark brown overall with pale forehead; underwing shows white flash at base of primaries. Breeds Lord Howe Island; migrates to North Pacific after breeding. Feeds on squid and fish; populations recovering after predator control on Lord Howe.
Antarctic Petrel
40–46 cm, wingspan 100–110 cm. Striking chocolate-brown and white pattern; only member of its genus. Breeds solely in Antarctica on cliff ledges; among the most southerly-nesting birds. Feeds on fish and krill beneath pack ice. Returns to colonies in October; one of the most abundant Antarctic seabirds.